Mike
@yahonza
Scottish expat in Malaysia
Forum posts
52
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 20 September 2012
Importing a motorcycle to Malaysia by myfundas
Can anyone advise what is the procedure for importing a motor cycle into Malaysia. Do you require an AP and is the process similar as for cars or more simplified?
Speak to Andy at American Chopper in Bangsar, he should be able to clarify Read More
Is it worth visiting Langkawi ! by Hsni
In my recent visit to Malaysia, I shall be spending most of my days in Kualalumpur. I had though that we should go to Langkawi for couple of days, but have feeling after some browsing that there is not much to do for a family in particular. It gives ...
Hnsi, don't go, it's too risky. Best to stay at home. Read More
Is it worth visiting Langkawi ! by Hsni
In my recent visit to Malaysia, I shall be spending most of my days in Kualalumpur. I had though that we should go to Langkawi for couple of days, but have feeling after some browsing that there is not much to do for a family in particular. It gives ...
Most insurances with vehicle rental companies are so heavily in their favour that you'll end up paying regardless Read More
Is it worth visiting Langkawi ! by Hsni
In my recent visit to Malaysia, I shall be spending most of my days in Kualalumpur. I had though that we should go to Langkawi for couple of days, but have feeling after some browsing that there is not much to do for a family in particular. It gives ...
Who cares, just rent a car... Read More
Is it worth visiting Langkawi ! by Hsni
In my recent visit to Malaysia, I shall be spending most of my days in Kualalumpur. I had though that we should go to Langkawi for couple of days, but have feeling after some browsing that there is not much to do for a family in particular. It gives ...
If your licence is in English like mine is, having a another paper one with wording in various languages like Spanish, French etc isn't really relevant. The cops here should be able to read English, no? Read More
Is it worth visiting Langkawi ! by Hsni
In my recent visit to Malaysia, I shall be spending most of my days in Kualalumpur. I had though that we should go to Langkawi for couple of days, but have feeling after some browsing that there is not much to do for a family in particular. It gives ...
No need for an International Driving licence...you can hire a bike without even having a driving licence. Never been asked for one in Malaysia either. Well except one time in KL by the cops looking for a bribe so told them it wasn't required ... Read More
Is it worth visiting Langkawi ! by Hsni
In my recent visit to Malaysia, I shall be spending most of my days in Kualalumpur. I had though that we should go to Langkawi for couple of days, but have feeling after some browsing that there is not much to do for a family in particular. It gives ...
Jeeze..here's planning and then there's over planning...just book something and go. You'll have a hire car anyway so doesn't matter where your hotel is, its not a big island but I always stay somewhere near Pantai Cenang but whether that suits you ... Read More
indian ladies!!!
You should try Meetup .meetup.com/cities/my/kuala_lumpur/ I haven't used it yet but there are lots of regular events that you can meet people at Read More
Internet service
I've got Unify for TV, phone and internet, RM149/m. Its the most basic package which is still expensive compared to what I had in the UK bearing in mind that there are hardly any tv channels worth watching. Anything watchable, you have to pay extra ... Read More
Moving to Penang in August by Billoth
Dear friends, I'm an English Science Teacher who's moving over to Bayan Lepas in August to work in a new school that only opened last year. I'm very excited to be moving to Malaysia, but also anxious to find friends who would want to do some ...
Anytime I've driven to Penang from KL, I ditch the car when I arrive and hire a bike, the Penang traffic is tediously slow most of the time. Read More
boredom:(( by mehwish
Now a dayXz kinda fed up from this daily routine life ------------ so called "LIFE IN KL" :@ Infinite loop of MCD(EAT), work & sleep :@
Exactly - boredom = lack of imagination. Plenty to do here Read More
boredom:(( by mehwish
Now a dayXz kinda fed up from this daily routine life ------------ so called "LIFE IN KL" :@ Infinite loop of MCD(EAT), work & sleep :@
Infinite loop of MCD - really? Doesn't sound healthy Read More
Diving training - Tioman March
Sorry dude, that trip has been and gone, no others in the pipeline yet Read More
Apartment Blocks in Bangsar
Try Gaya Condominium, right by the LRT so very handy to get into KLCC if required. Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
am guessing its this: http://food.malaysiamostwanted.com/venues/the-magnificient-fish-chip-bar-western-changkat-bukit-bintang-kl Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
+1 for Antipodean in Bangsar. I'm told there is a British style chippy in Changkat but have not been there yet. Not handy for KL I know but if you're ever in Langkawi, make sure you check out Scarborough Fish and Chips Read More
Diving training - Tioman March
Hi folks A colleague of mine who is a dive master, is looking to arrange a trip to Tioman 8-10 March for the open water training/certification and a couple of pool sessions on sunday 3rd and Wed 6th in KL. The general plan is to get qualified over ... Read More
Morning market by Pri16
Hi, I am new in KL. I want to know what is this morning market concept, when & where it happens. I am staying near university LRT so if any one can let me know about morning market at Kerinchi or Universiti or Abdulla Hukum , Bangsar That will be ...
There's a good outdoor fruit/veg/fish market in front of Bangsar Village every Sunday, I have only been in the afternoons so not sure what time it starts. Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with by yahonza
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ...
Hey Kiwi4, still no luck on the bike front yet so will be likely next year before I get anything sorted anyhow! Hey there Yahonza Howzit going on the mountain bike front, have you obtained one yet? My hubby goes out usually every Sunday with a ... Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with by yahonza
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ...
I'd be up for the pool session, please let me know when that is happening thanks. Hello yahonza Welcome to Malaysia. Tioman I think will open up from early Feb onwards... A friend of mine is organising a taster diving session in a pool very soon. ... Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with by yahonza
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ...
I've been to Tioman before so would be up for heading there when it opens again (when is that by they way?) One of the guys at work is a dive instructor so planning on covering some basics in a pool at some point which should be useful but not as ... Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with by yahonza
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ...
Sounds good, will need to get myself organised for doing the PADI course then Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with by yahonza
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ...
Hi Nico, I still need to do a dive course but am keen to do this fairly soon. You lived by the M8?! Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ... Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with by yahonza
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ...
Don't really mind either way :) Read More
Anyone have a mens 19" mountain bike for sale in KL? by yahonza
Hey, I'm looking to buy a used good condition mountain bike, was thinking of shipping mine over from home but figure there must be people leaving Malaysia and who need to sell. If you have anything, get in touch!
Thank, unfortunately there never seems to be decent makes in my size on these sites. Read More
Anyone have a mens 19" mountain bike for sale in KL? by yahonza
Hey, I'm looking to buy a used good condition mountain bike, was thinking of shipping mine over from home but figure there must be people leaving Malaysia and who need to sell. If you have anything, get in touch!
Thanks, looked there before but not seen anything yet. Read More
Looking for expats to hang out with
Hey, I'm an Scottish expat recently moved to KL (Bangsar) on a 3yr contract who would like to expand my circle of friends here so would like meet new people for socialising with. I'm into music (playing guitar and going to gigs), motorcycling ... Read More
Anyone have a mens 19" mountain bike for sale in KL?
Hey, I'm looking to buy a used good condition mountain bike, was thinking of shipping mine over from home but figure there must be people leaving Malaysia and who need to sell. If you have anything, get in touch! Read More
Scotland to KL next week by yahonza
Hey expat-blog people, single guy from Scotland moving to Kl next week to work for a property consultancy. I was in Malaysia in 2008 when I was travelling South Asia by motorcycle but know only a couple of people there so basically looking for new ...
Hey Dave, cool just give me a shout when you are here. Just arrived myself today so will be finding my feet over the next while. There are a few jazz bars here so will check them out but up for catching any kind of music really. Read More
Music Heads Wanted by ryanslost
Hey, if there is anyone out there who knows anything about the local music scene, or would like to explore the scene with me, please drop me a line. I've been around KL for a while now, and I've had the fortune of bumping into a few sets, but this ...
cool thanks, will look that one up. Will just be bringing my Tele, sadly my gypsy jazz guitar will have to stay at home :( Read More
Scotland to KL next week by yahonza
Hey expat-blog people, single guy from Scotland moving to Kl next week to work for a property consultancy. I was in Malaysia in 2008 when I was travelling South Asia by motorcycle but know only a couple of people there so basically looking for new ...
Hmm interesting, I wasn't aware of that though it's probably similar you having to pay tax on income earned from gigs in the UK... Good to know though. Read More
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Kuala Lumpur (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping ...
cool thanks, that's good to know. Read More
Scotland to KL next week by yahonza
Hey expat-blog people, single guy from Scotland moving to Kl next week to work for a property consultancy. I was in Malaysia in 2008 when I was travelling South Asia by motorcycle but know only a couple of people there so basically looking for new ...
Permit? I'll have a working visa through the company I'm going to be working with. Read More
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Kuala Lumpur (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping ...
Might be a silly question but I'm moving to Malaysia from UK next week and wondering if its possible to buy large mens sizes there, ie size 12UK/47EU shoes or 34" length leg trousers etc? Am thinking that I might struggle with things like ... Read More
Scotland to KL next week
Hey expat-blog people, single guy from Scotland moving to Kl next week to work for a property consultancy. I was in Malaysia in 2008 when I was travelling South Asia by motorcycle but know only a couple of people there so basically looking for new ... Read More
Music Heads Wanted by ryanslost
Hey, if there is anyone out there who knows anything about the local music scene, or would like to explore the scene with me, please drop me a line. I've been around KL for a while now, and I've had the fortune of bumping into a few sets, but this ...
Hey, will be moving to KL next week from Scotland. I've been playing gypsy jazz here for a while and will be looking for similar opportunities to jam/gig in KL, any suggestions where to go? Read More